Bakio in Pais Vasco is an exposed beach break that has reliable surf and can work at any time of the year. The best wind direction is from the south. Groundswells and windswells are equally likely and the ideal swell direction is from the north northwest. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. Good surf at all stages of the tide. When the surf is up, crowds are likely The crowds in the water make a gath helmet a good idea.